Strong's Lexicon ayam: Eye, spring, fountain Original Word: עֲיָם Word Origin: Derived from the root עָיָה (ayah), which means "to be exhausted" or "to be desolate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3788 (ophthalmos) - eye - G4077 (pege) - spring, fountain Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "ayam" primarily refers to a physical eye, but it can also denote a spring or fountain, symbolizing a source of life or sustenance. The term is often used metaphorically to represent perception, insight, or the ability to see and understand spiritual truths. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the eye was considered the window to the soul, a concept that resonates with many cultures throughout history. The eye was not only a physical organ but also a symbol of one's inner vision and understanding. Springs and fountains were vital in the arid regions of the Near East, serving as essential sources of water for survival, thus symbolizing life and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a glow NASB Translation scorching (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עֲיָם] noun [masculine] dubious, possibly glow (Arabic  ,  to thirst,  thirst, internal heat), si vera lectio (so Du; on form compare NöZMG xxxvii (1883), 526); — construct בֵּעְיָם רוּחוֺ Isaiah 11:15, read perhaps בְּעֹצֶם (so apparently Vrss) Thes Luzz Krochm Che GuKau Gr PerlesAnal. 52. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mighty Of doubtful origin and authenticity; probably meaning strength -- mighty. Forms and Transliterations בַּעְיָ֣ם בעים עֹונֹתָֽם׃ עונתם׃ ‘ō·w·nō·ṯām ‘ōwnōṯām ba‘·yām ba‘yām baYam onoTamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 11:15 HEB: עַל־ הַנָּהָ֖ר בַּעְיָ֣ם רוּח֑וֹ וְהִכָּ֙הוּ֙ NAS: the River With His scorching wind; KJV: sea; and with his mighty wind INT: over the River his scorching wind will strike Hosea 10:10 2 Occurrences |
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